Loop from Leisnig to Buch monastery

The town of Leisnig is particularly attractive due to the 1,000-year-old Mildenstein Castle, which towers loftily above the Freiberg Mulde River and offers an excellent view of the beautiful Mulde Valley. On the north bank of the river, the circular hiking trail No. 3 leads over the Riedelsteig to Buch monastery. There, it is worthwhile to take a tour of the former Cistercian monastery Buch before returning via Paudritzsch. Along the Wallbach, nature lovers can admire plants and trees on the forest nature trail, which are explained by signs. Various bird species, such as woodpeckers and little owls nest in tree hollows and branch holes.

Starting at the hiking meeting point, walk in the direction of the town center to the guest office. Along Kirchstraße, over the Burglehn you reach Mildenstein Castle. After visiting the castle and a view of the beautiful Mulde valley, the path leads over the castle stairs to Tragnitz. From there, you reach Fischendorf via a pedestrian bridge. Along the forest road, you reach the Riedelsteig, which leads over the former vineyard (weekend settlement) to Klosterbuch. There, a tour of the former Cistercian monastery Buch is worthwhile and informative. In Klosterbuch, cross the bridge, the path leads past the Paudritzsch nursing home to the nature trail. Via the ‘Guckenschlucht’ you return to Leisnig.